Car comparison

BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) M240ivsBMW 8 Series (G15) 840i

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42)

M240i

374 hp2998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2022-2024
VS

BMW 8 Series (G15)

840i

333 hp2998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2020-2022

Comparison overview

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BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) M240i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    374 hp
    279 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,635 kg
    3,605 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    229 hp/t
    171 kW/t
    4.4 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    74/100

BMW 8 Series (G15) 840i

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    932 km
    579 mi
  • Largest trunk
    420 L
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    52/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240iBMW8 Series (G15)840i
Power
374hp279kW
333hp248kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,635kg3,605lb
1,730kg3,814lb
Gross weight
2,110kg4,652lb
2,225kg4,905lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
60.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
72.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
15.9s
Calculated
18.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
4.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
13.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
229hp/t171kW/t104hp/1000 lb
Calculated
192hp/t144kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
306Nm/t205lb-ft/ton
Calculated
289Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
612km380mi
Calculated
932km579mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,998cc183cu in
2,998cc183cu in
Length
4,548mm179in
4,843mm191in
Width
1,838mm72in
1,902mm75in
Height
1,397mm55in
1,341mm53in
Wheelbase
2,741mm108in
2,822mm111in
Front track-
1,627mm64in
Rear track-
1,642mm65in
Ground clearance
128mm5in
121mm5in
Trunk volume
390L
420L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
52L
68L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) M240iBMW 8 Series (G15) 840iPowerTorque
  • BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) M240i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 8 Series (G15) 840i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240i5,500-6,500 rpm1,900-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm
BMW8 Series (G15)840i5,500-6,250 rpm1,700-4,000 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240iBMW8 Series (G15)840i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
4.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.9 s
18.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
13.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
182 km/h
113 mph
174 km/h
108 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240i
374 hp
279 kW
BMW8 Series (G15)840i
333 hp
248 kW

BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) M240i has 41 hp more than BMW 8 Series (G15) 840i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 8 Series (G15) 840i and BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) M240i: 41 hp (31 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240i
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
BMW8 Series (G15)840i
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240i
1,635 kg
3,605 lb
BMW8 Series (G15)840i
1,730 kg
3,814 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240i
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW8 Series (G15)840i
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240i4.7 s
BMW8 Series (G15)840i5.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) M240i and BMW 8 Series (G15) 840i: 0.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240i
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
BMW8 Series (G15)840i
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 8 Series (G15) 840i and BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) M240i: 1.2 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240i
229 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
BMW8 Series (G15)840i
192 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240i
612 km
380 mi
BMW8 Series (G15)840i
932 km
579 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240i
374 hp
279 kW
4.7 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW8 Series (G15)840i
333 hp
248 kW
5.2 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240i
Power
374 hp
279 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,548 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,397 mm
55.0 in
BMW8 Series (G15)840i
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,843 mm
190.7 in
Height
1,341 mm
52.8 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240i
Power
374 hp
279 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
BMW8 Series (G15)840i
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) M240i is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240i
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
4.7 s
BMW8 Series (G15)840i
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
5.2 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240i
229 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
BMW8 Series (G15)840i
192 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240iBMW8 Series (G15)840i
Power
374 hp
279 kW
333 hp
248 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,635 kg
3,605 lb
1,730 kg
3,814 lb
Fuel consumption
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,548 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,397 mm
55.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,843 mm
190.7 in
Height
1,341 mm
52.8 in
Range score
612 km
380 mi
932 km
579 mi
Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
229 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
192 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) M240iBMW 8 Series (G15) 840i
Consumption8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.88 LC100 km12.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.94 LC100 mi20.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,231 LC/year1,916 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) M240i

  • Has 41 hp more
  • Is 95 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 36 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 8 Series (G15) 840i

  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 320 km (199 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

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